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Dave Specter

Blues guitarist, bandleader and producer Dave Specter has earned an international reputation as one of the premier young talents on the Chicago blues scene. Since 1985 Specter has performed regularly at top Chicago blues and jazz clubs in addition to festivals and concert halls throughout the USA. Since 1989 Dave has toured internationally with performances in Brazil, Israel, Spain, England, Holland, Denmark, France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland,  Luxembourg, Mexico and Canada.

 

Before forming his own band in 1989, Specter toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe behind such blues greats as Son Seals, The Legendary Blues Band, Hubert Sumlin, Sam Lay and Steve Freund. Specter has also performed and recorded with such blues and jazz artists as Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Otis Rush, Jimmy Rogers, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Jimmy Johnson, Jack McDuff,  Johnny Adams, Snooky Pryor, Kim Wilson, Tad Robinson, John Primer, Johnny Littlejohn, B.B. Odom, Mighty Joe Young, Valerie Wellington, Magic Slim, Lonnie Brooks, Willie Kent, Ronnie Earl, Eric Alexander, Otis Clay, Floyd McDaniel, Pinetop Perkins and Sunnyland Slim.

Among Dave Specter's critically acclaimed recordings, his 1991 release Bluebird Blues reached the #1 spot on both the Living Blues national radio charts and the Tower Records blues charts.  Blues Access magazine called his CD, Left Turn on Blue, "an absolutely gorgeous blend of vintage blues and jazz."  Specter also appears on compilation CDs with artists such as Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Junior Wells.

Dave's latest CD, Spectified features special guest David Hidalgo from Los Lobos and Brother John Kattke from the bands of Buddy Guy and Otis Rush.  "Specter's ninth album confirms his status as one of the few top-tier guitarists." Downbeat 4 Star review. 

Specter's guitar playing can be heard on national TV and radio commercials for Kraft Foods and Northwest Airlines.  Dave's recently been featured in Vintage Guitar and Downbeat magazines and has been a 5 time Critic's Choice in The Chicago Reader.

Dave endorses Victoria Amplifiers and GHS Strings.

“Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues!” – That’s the farewell tag on “Mexican Jerry” Muniz’s voice mail.  Mexican Jerry is the bearded and tattooed leader and singer/harp player for the Albuquerque Blues Connection – “The ABC” – one of New Mexico’s longest running blues outfits.

A fierce disciple of John Lee Hooker, Jerry’s band boogies hard and has been packing dance floors and festival lawns for almost two decades.  With Dave Silva, his guitar and slide playing compadre of 15 years at his side, Jerry calls the crowd out –
“Get Up!  Levantase!  Time to Boogie!” – and they respond with a roar.

Drummer Jim Magnarella, and bassist Steve Whitman has pounded the bottom lines for 6, so the band runs almost telepathically, able to punch it up or drop it down as the mood strikes. 

Even the “newcomer” in the band, Joe Mancuso on harmonica, has been friends and jamming with the group for years. 

For Mexican Jerry, a song is a framework to be filled in anew every night, never sung the same way twice.  But it’s always the Blues. Nuthin’ but the Blues.  As a special treat for the 2010 Trinidaddio Blues Fest, the ABC brought their good friend and accordionist David Barclay along to add his" NewMexicordian" flavor to the show.  –  Infomation provided from http://losabc.com/.

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Blues Break Online Ticket Sales Have Ended!  Advance Tickets May Still Be Purchased at Curly's Beads ~ 301 W. Main St. ~ Trinidad ~ 719-846-8647!

Blues Break OnlineTicket Sales Have Ended!  Advance Tickets May Still Be Purchased at Curly's Beads ~ 301 W. Main St. ~ Trinidad ~ 719-846-8647!

 

PRESS RELEASE – March 13, 2012

       In a special meeting on Wednesday (3/7/2012) evening, members of the board of directors of Trinidaddio Blues Fest, Inc., voted to cancel this year’s 14^th annual event, planned for Aug. 25 in Central Park.

       Citing critical timing issues and other events that are beyond the board’s control, Chairman Jerry Campbell announced the nearly unanimous vote to halt plans for the 2012 music fest that has, for the past 13 years, brought internationally recognized blues performers to Trinidad. There were two abstentions from board members concerned about the potential perception of a conflict-of-interest.

       “The success of the Trinidaddio has been due to the tremendous support of literally hundreds of hard-working volunteers,” Campbell said, “and it has been funded by generous sponsorships from local and regional businesses. We want everyone to understand, this decision was very difficult for the board to make, but the financial risks were deemed too great for us to proceed.  I would also like to thank our dedicated and hardworking board of directors for their countless hours volunteering for the fest and the community.”

       Trinidaddio Blues Fest, Inc., a Colorado 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has donated profits from its annual event to other local service organizations, including Noah’s Ark, Trinidad Cancer Alliance, Trinidad Fireman’s Toy Drive, Southern Colorado Repertoire Theater and the Trinidad Area Arts Council, among others.

 

TRINIDADDIO BLUES FEST XIII

We would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU! to all our Volunteers:

George Allarid, Harry Anderson, Steve Anderson, Joe Antista, Jeff Bigelow, Les Byington, Jerry Campbell, Mike Campbell, Camilla Campbell, Jacki Curro, Tom Davis, Kirk Denny, Jay Denny, Nate Eden, Jason Ellis, Nancy Ellis, John Finch, Jeff Fleshman, David Frey, Raymond George, Frank Geraldi, Rusty Goodall,

Michelle Goodall, Tim Harper, Trina Harper, Haskell Hooks, Kathy Jones, Shawn Jones, Frank Jozwik, Toni Kight, Bob Lutgens, Lucas McDonald, Sarah McDonald, Frank Modica, Pam Montoya, David Muñoz, Russ Pallone, Jeanean Saunders, Tom Sciacca, Neil Sexton, Chuck Smith, Chris Swift, Francine Swift,

Amanda Torres, Chrissy Whalen, Mary Wright, Justine Aranda, Larry Atkins, Rayanne Burley, Brad Cole, Stan Cusimano, Jordan Donathan, Marissa Esquibel, Joshua Goodall, Tina Guzzo, Roland Johnson, Sylvia Ketcham, Lee Kirkwood, Terri Kirkwood, Buddy Lane, Dina Lujan, Valerie Lujan, Patricia McCoy,

Tom Reid, Roberto Rodriquez, Larkin Roy, James Schatzman, Kenneth Smith, Barb Tripp, Erminia Velarde, Joe West, Joseph Zavala, Deb Hartman, Lynell Mazza, Joanne Montoya, Duane Roy, David Shier, Tom Allen, Stephanie Armstrong, Marilyn Bevsic, Carol Bolton, Mary Cress, Tom Cress, Pat Fletcher,

Karen Griego, Kathleen Griego, Edward L. Griego, Megan McNeil, Vicki Meader, Dolly Padilla, Richard Ridder, Viola Ridder, Jim Sissons, Gary Vigil, John Armijo, Carol Blatnic-Barros, Mary Bosley, Brian Falsetto, Michelle Miller, Colleen Schultz

Thanks to the great attendance, our generous sponsors and the hard work of a brigade of volunteers, Trinidaddio XIII was a rousing success!

Along with a line up that many are proclaiming was the best yet, Charlie Musselwhite served up a healthy helping of down-home harmonica, performing tunes from his latest release, The Well, and setting the bar for Trinidaddio performances!

Trinidaddio Blues Fest XIII Features Charlie Musselwhite!

 

We hope everyone who attended had a wonderful time and enjoyed the event.  We are already planning Trinidaddio XIV, and will continue to update the site.  Please check in often for updates. Be sure to check out the new mobile site – 2D barcode is at the bottom of this page.

We would also take the time to thank:

Ed Gil De Rubio and all the great folks at the City of Trinidad!
Charlie Glorioso & Trinidad Police Dept!
everyone at Trinidad Correctional Facility!
all of our wonderful Food Drink & Art Vendors!
all the Great Bands!!
Colorado Blues Society for sponsoring the Prefest!
Drew Gatlin & Firemen & Families at the Trinidad Fire Dept!
Trinidad Roundup Association for driving the COG Buses!
Huerfano & Las Animas County Council of Governments for Fest Transportation Vehicles
Everyone who helped and All who attended!

And of course all of our sponsors and volunteers, without whom, this festival would not be possible. If you want to be put on our update list add your email to our blues fest email list located on the right side of this page and we'll keep you abreast of all of the new Daddio happenings.

Thank you,

The Daddio Board

Trinidaddio Blues Fest  Vendors